I am not endorsing them nor am I posting a link but has anyone ever bought a product like SHIII(that wasnt even out yet) oversees and had good success? I heard a couple days ago a friend of someone got SHIII in Hong Kong. Thanks

tradish

03-09-2005, 08:07 PM

http://dusk.geo.orst.edu/djl/images/pirate_698.gif

archer49d

03-09-2005, 08:09 PM

That was my friend, he says it's playing fine and he's accumulated about 25,000 tons. The legality is questionable at best, as far as he can tell it's not a BETA. He bought the game for the equivelant of $20, I think he will probably buy it here too just to compare if it is the full version when he gets back sometime later this month.

Giantsfan24

03-09-2005, 08:15 PM

Yeah, i wonder if the devs gets the same amount as if i bought it at EB? HMMMMM

tradish

03-09-2005, 08:18 PM

I still wouldn't trust it -- sounds like pirates (as indicated above.)

BobV_07

03-09-2005, 08:32 PM

The official release date by Ubisoft is the 17th I believe. We will get it a day earlyer in the states but thats the earlyest date I know of. Anything before that IS PIRACY!

http://adjunct.diodon349.com/photopoint/0037/0046.jpg

Silmar

03-09-2005, 09:04 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BobV_07:
The official release date by Ubisoft is the 17th I believe. We will get it a day earlyer in the states but thats the earlyest date I know of. Anything before that IS PIRACY!

This always baffles me..Official Release date the 17th yet the Americans get it on the 15th? *Boggle* Why does this happen with every game?

BobV_07

03-09-2005, 09:52 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Silmar:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BobV_07:
The official release date by Ubisoft is the 17th I believe. We will get it a day earlyer in the states but thats the earlyest date I know of. Anything before that IS PIRACY!

This always baffles me..Official Release date the 17th yet the Americans get it on the 15th? *Boggle* Why does this happen with every game? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I dont understand that either. Personaly I dont think thats right. But I'm not complaining about it. I live in the US. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-very-happy.gif

http://adjunct.diodon349.com/photopoint/0037/0046.jpg

HansVonLuck21

03-09-2005, 09:59 PM

I saw something of the sorts on Ebay. The person was selling SHIII games for about 20 bucks, but the catch was that no manual or box came with it to cut down on shiping cost...Ya right lol..He was from hong Kong I belive..

I checked back on the listing a few days later and it was gone. Apparently ebay deleted the auction, they must have known it was fish to.

KiwiVenge

03-09-2005, 10:06 PM

My vote is the game should go to the countries in order that they entered WW2!
http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Silmar

03-09-2005, 10:08 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KiwiVenge:
My vote is the game should go to the countries in order that they entered WW2!
http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/88.gif

archer49d

03-09-2005, 10:09 PM

That guy on eBay though offers to include the manual and box for an extra 2 bucks and taking into account the auction ending plus 2 weeks for shipping it's well after release.

Silmar

03-09-2005, 10:10 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by archer49d:
That guy on eBay though offers to include the manual and box for an extra 2 bucks and taking into account the auction ending plus 2 weeks for shipping it's well after release. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Does he offer a download version for an even cheaper price? http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/88.gif

archer49d

03-09-2005, 10:26 PM

I already have mine pre-ordered from EB Games so I'm not going to be buying it there, but I once did buy a game called "Capitalism" from the same seller and it was a fully legal version, confirmed after registration with the publisher even.

BobV_07

03-09-2005, 10:34 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KiwiVenge:
My vote is the game should go to the countries in order that they entered WW2!
http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I feel sorry for you buddy! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif You said in a post that you wont get it until the 23rd I think. Wow, that sucks! If I were well to do I would send you a copy from the states next day delivery! The 23rd, that just aint right!

http://adjunct.diodon349.com/photopoint/0037/0046.jpg

Silmar

03-09-2005, 10:41 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BobV_07:
I feel sorry for you buddy! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif You said in a post that you wont get it until the 23rd I think. Wow, that sucks! If I were well to do I would send you a copy from the states next day delivery! The 23rd, that just aint right!
http://adjunct.diodon349.com/photopoint/0037/0046.jpg <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

KiwiVenge if you are from NZ which I am guessing you are from the name GPStore have just changed their release date to the 18th from the 27th.

http://www.gpstore.co.nz/Games/1465571.html

Messervy

03-10-2005, 02:11 AM

Since I am from relatively small country I checked with my local dealer who confirmed the release date as 17 th but he will have a game in store at 21st, 22nd.
I guess I better stay away from this forum for the period of those few days.

Muppetts

03-10-2005, 04:20 AM

Please Ask your friend for the details of where he bought the game, any address he may have etc and PM Ubi Soft - While they may not be able to do anything yet they would still probably appreciate the information on Pirate activity.

I hate Pirates if it were not for Pirates and IDIOTS who buy from the we would have a much more varied and active games industry.

If you know of a pirate, even in your local market, do the right thing and inform the developer and the police, it is a crime and they are thieves.

Sorry you mate is a criminal too for buying stolen goods, I hope he realises that.